Security Operations Engineer (SecOps)
United StatesRemotemidQuick Summary
Joining Collibra’s Security Operations & Engineering team This is an opportunity to join the Security Operations & Engineering team within the growing Collibra Security Organization.
This is an opportunity to join the Security Operations & Engineering team within the growing Collibra Security Organization. Security Operations Engineers at Collibra design, build, and operate the systems that safeguard our data, infrastructure, and customers. The team combines technical depth with automation and innovation, embedding security across our platforms to ensure resilience and stay ahead of evolving threats.
We partner across the business to architect secure systems, embed zero-trust principles, and automate detection and response. Security Operations Engineers are hands-on builders who strengthen Collibra's defense posture through engineering excellence and continuous improvement — automating the manual, hardening the critical, and staying ahead of what's next.
Security Operations Engineers at Collibra are responsible for
- Operating and continuously improving threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response workflows — identifying and remediating risks proactively.
- Leading incident response and leveraging threat intelligence to detect, contain, and prevent evolving cyber threats.
- Designing and implementing secure architectures across cloud environments, embedding zero-trust principles and identity-based access controls.
- Building automation that reduces manual effort across detection, response, and remediation workflows.
- Ensuring compliance with global security standards (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CIS, OWASP, SOC 2, CSA) and continuously improving Collibra's security posture.
- Supporting internal and external security audits by providing necessary documentation and evidence.
- 5+ years of experience in Information Security, Security Engineering, Security Operations, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and incident response tools.
- Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- A strong understanding of CI/CD workflows and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- A strong understanding of network and application security concepts, identity and access management, and encryption practices.
- Working knowledge of data analysis concepts and tooling (SQL, Python, etc.).
- Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, Copilot) to solve real-world business challenges, drive measurable outcomes, or streamline workflows.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent related working experience.
- Because this role supports the US government, candidates must be US citizens residing on US soil.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Analytical, curious, and eager to understand complex systems and emerging threats.
- Adaptable and ready to learn new tools, techniques, and technologies.
- Able to communicate security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborative and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Committed to continuous improvement and automating solutions to reduce manual effort.
- Within your first month: You will understand Collibra's infrastructure, security architecture, and monitoring environment.
- By your third month: You will contribute to threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management workflows.
- By your sixth month: You will design and implement security automation or architectural improvements that measurably strengthen Collibra's security posture.
The standard base salary range for this position is $116,000 – $145,000 per year. This position is not eligible for additional commission-based compensation. Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location.
In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive total rewards package, including bonus potential, equity for eligible roles, a Flex Fund monthly stipend, pension/401k plans, and more.
What We Offer
~1 min readCollibra recognizes and values that everyone has different needs, interests, and life goals. We built our benefits program with flexibility in mind to support you and your loved ones through a diverse range of circumstances and life events. These flexible offerings sit on a foundation of competitive compensation, health coverage, and time off. Learn more about Collibra’s benefits.
We create inclusion and belonging through how we onboard, meet, connect, engage, and communicate. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Collibra.
At Collibra, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We realize the key to creating a company with a world-class culture and employee experience comes from who we hire and creating a workplace that celebrates everyone.
With this, we proudly consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, HIV status, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status or any other legally protected category. If you have a need that requires accommodation, let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $116,000–$145,000 a year
- 28% below the $181,590 median for Security Operations Engineer jobs on Jobera (24 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 87 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 20, 2026
- First seen
- July 20, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 86
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
Signal breakdown
Collibra is a data intelligence company providing a platform for data and AI governance, enabling organizations to find, understand, and trust their data.
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